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Phrase(s): Give credit where credit is due.
Prov. Acknowledge someone’s contribution or ability. • Jill: Jane, that was a wonderful meal. Jane: I must give credit where credit is due; Alan helped with all of the cooking. • Ellen: Roger is pompous, petty, and immature. I think he’s completely worthless. Jane: Now, Ellen, give credit where credit is due; he’s also extremely smart.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs